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Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency
Methods for demonstrating
competence
Criteria for evaluating competence
Maintain a safe engineering watch
Thorough knowledge of Principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch, including:
.1 duties associated with taking over and accepting a watch
.2 routine duties undertaken during a watch
.3 maintenance of the machinery space logs and the significance of the readings taken .4 duties associated with
handing over a watch Safety and emergency procedures; change-over of remote/automatic to local control of all systems Safety precautions to be observed during a watch and immediate actions to be taken in the event of fire or accident, with particular reference to oil systems
Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:
.1 approved in-service experience
.2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator
training, where appropriate
.4 approved laboratory equipment training
The conduct, handover and relief of the watch conforms with accepted principles and
procedures
The frequency and extent of monitoring of engineering equipment and systems conforms to manufacturers’
recommendations and accepted principles and procedures, including Principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch A proper record is maintained of the movements and
activities relating to the ship’s engineering systems
Maintain a safe engineering watch (continued)
Engine-room resource management
Knowledge of engine-room resource management principles, including:
.1 allocation, assignment, and prioritization of resources .2 effective communication .3 assertiveness and leadership .4 obtaining and maintaining
situational awareness .5 consideration of team
experience
Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:
.1 approved training .2 approved in-service
experience
.3 approved simulator training
Resources are allocated and assigned as needed in correct priority to perform necessary tasks Communication is clearly and
unambiguously given and received
Questionable decisions and/or actions result in appropriate challenge and response
Effective leadership behaviours are identified
Team member(s) share accurate understanding of current and predicted engine-room and associated systems state, and of external environment
Use English in written and oral form
Adequate knowledge of the English language to enable the officer to use engineering publications and to perform engineering duties
Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from practical instruction
English language publications relevant to engineering duties are correctly interpreted Communications are clear and understood Use internal
communication systems
Operation of all internal communication systems on board
Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:
.1 approved in-service experience
.2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator
training, where appropriate
.4 approved laboratory equipment training
Transmission and reception of messages are consistently successful
Communication records are complete, accurate and comply with statutory requirements
Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems
Basic construction and operation principles of
machinery systems, including:
.1 marine diesel engine .2 marine steam turbine .3 marine gas turbine .4 marine boiler
.5 shafting installations, including propeller
.6 other auxiliaries, including various pumps, air
compressor, purifier, fresh water generator, heat exchanger, refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation systems .7 steering gear
.8 automatic control systems .9 fluid flow and
characteristics of
lubricating oil, fuel oil and cooling systems
.10 deck machinery Safety and emergency procedures for operation of propulsion plant machinery, including control systems
Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:
.1 approved in-service experience
.2 approved training ship experience .3 approved laboratory
equipment training
Construction and operating mechanisms can be understood and explained with drawings/instructions
Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems (continued)
Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary
measures to prevent damage for the following machinery items and control systems:
.1 main engine and associated auxiliaries
.2 steam boiler and associated auxiliaries and steam systems
.3 auxiliary prime movers and associated systems
.4 other auxiliaries, including refrigeration,
air-conditioning and ventilation systems
Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:
.1 approved in-service experience
.2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator
training, where appropriate
.4 approved laboratory equipment training
Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with operating manuals, established rules and procedures to ensure safety of operations and avoid pollution of the marine environment Deviations from the norm are promptly identified
The output of plant and engineering systems consistently meets requirements, including bridge orders relating to changes in speed and direction
The causes of
machinery malfunctions are promptly identified and actions are designed to ensure the overall safety of the ship and the plant, having regard to the prevailing circumstances and conditions
Operate fuel, lubrication, ballast and other pumping systems and associated control systems
Operational characteristics of pumps and piping systems, including control systems Operation of pumping systems:
.1 routine pumping operations .2 operation of bilge, ballast
and cargo pumping systems
Oily-water separators (or-similar equipment) requirements and operation
Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:
.1 approved in-service experience
.2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator
training, where appropriate
.4 approved laboratory equipment training
Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with operating manuals, established rules and procedures to ensure safety of operations and avoid pollution of the marine environment Deviations from the norm are promptly identified and appropriate action is taken
Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency
Methods for demonstrating
competence
Criteria for evaluating competence
Operate electrical, electronic and control systems
Basic configuration and operation principles of the following electrical, electronic and control equipment:
.1 electrical equipment:
.a generator and distribution systems .b preparing, starting,
paralleling and changing over generators
.c electrical motors including starting methodologies .d high-voltage
installations .e sequential control
circuits and associated system devices .2 electronic equipment:
.a characteristics of basic electronic circuit elements
.b flowchart for automatic and control systems .c functions, characteristics
and features of control systems for machinery items, including main propulsion plant operation control and steam boiler automatic controls
.3 control systems:
.a various automatic control methodologies and characteristics
.b Proportional–Integral–
Derivative (PID) control characteristics and associated system devices for process control
Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:
.1 approved in-service experience
.2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator
training, where appropriate
.4 approved laboratory equipment training
Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with operating manuals, established rules and procedures to ensure safety of operations
Electrical, electronic and control systems can be understood and explained with drawings/instructions
Maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment
Safety requirements for working on shipboard electrical systems, including the safe isolation of electrical equipment required before personnel are permitted to work on such equipment Maintenance and repair of electrical system equipment, switchboards, electric motors, generator and DC electrical systems and equipment Detection of electric malfunction, location of faults and measures to prevent damage
Construction and operation of electrical testing and
measuring equipment Function and performance tests of the following equipment and their configuration:
.1 monitoring systems .2 automatic control devices .3 protective devices The interpretation of electrical and simple electronic diagrams
Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:
.1 approved workshop skills training
.2 approved practical experience and tests .3 approved in-service
experience
.4 approved training ship experience
Safety measures for working are appropriate Selection and use of hand tools, measuring
instruments, and testing equipment are appropriate and interpretation of results is accurate
Dismantling, inspecting, repairing and reassembling equipment are in
accordance with manuals and good practice Reassembling and performance testing is in accordance with manuals and good practice
and proficiency demonstrating competence
evaluating competence
Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board
Characteristics and limitations of materials used in
construction and repair of ships and equipment
Characteristics and limitations of processes used for
fabrication and repair Properties and parameters considered in the fabrication and repair of systems and components
Methods for carrying out safe emergency/temporary repairs Safety measures to be taken to ensure a safe working
environment and for using hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments Use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments
Use of various types of sealants and packings
Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:
.1 approved workshop skills training .2 approved practical
experience and tests .3 approved in-service
experience
.4 approved training ship experience
Identification of important parameters for fabrication of typical ship-related components is appropriate Selection of materials is appropriate
Fabrication is to designated tolerances Use of equipment and hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments is appropriate and safe
Maintenance and repair of shipboard machinery and equipment
Safety measures to be taken for repair and maintenance, including the safe isolation of shipboard machinery and equipment required before personnel are permitted to work on such machinery or equipment
Appropriate basic mechanical knowledge and skills
Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:
.1 approved workshop skills training .2 approved practical
experience and tests .3 approved in-service
experience
Safety procedures followed are appropriate Selection of tools and spare gear is appropriate
Maintenance and repair of shipboard machinery and equipment (continued)
Maintenance and repair, such as dismantling, adjustment and reassembling of machinery and equipment The use of appropriate specialized tools and measuring instruments
.4 approved training ship experience
Dismantling, inspecting, repairing and reassembling equipment is in
accordance with manuals and good practice Re-commissioning and performance testing is in accordance with manuals and good practice Design characteristics and
selection of materials in construction of equipment Interpretation of machinery drawings and handbooks The interpretation of piping, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams
Selection of materials and parts is appropriate